Andy Champ wrote:
On 18/09/2011 17:20, js.b1 wrote:
Why is it so many academic managers are not appointed based on ability
at management?:-)

It's the Peter Principle.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Principle

Basically if you do a good job you get promoted. This keeps happening
until you get into a job you are no good at, where you stick.

Andy
No, see exfoliation. if you are good at the job you don't even get it,
these days.